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Velma
VEHL-muh
Velma (name) means a feminine given name, popular in the early 20th century and later associated with a character in "Scooby-Doo.". Example: “Velma solved the mystery with her sharp thinking.”
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A feminine given name, popular in the early 20th century and later associated with a character in "Scooby-Doo."
"Velma solved the mystery with her sharp thinking."
How to use Velma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost widely recognized today as the bespectacled, sleuthing character Velma Dinkley from "Scooby-Doo."
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Etymology
Coined at the end of the 19th century, on the model of Thelma and Wilma.
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What does “Velma” mean?
The word “Velma” means a feminine given name, popular in the early 20th century and later associated with a character in "Scooby-Doo.". In plain terms, most widely recognized today as the bespectacled, sleuthing character Velma Dinkley from "Scooby-Doo.".
How do you pronounce “Velma”?
“Velma” is pronounced VEHL-muh (/ˈvɛlmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Velma” in a sentence?
Here is “Velma” used in a sentence: “Velma solved the mystery with her sharp thinking.”
What part of speech is “Velma”?
“Velma” is a name.
